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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 91 reviews	View
J Hotel, Shanghai Tower	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
Regent Shanghai On The Bund	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Find the best Downtown Shanghai areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Pudong

Shanghai Disneyland© and The Bund are top sights in Pudong, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Huinan Station or Safari Park Station to see more sights in the area.

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Jing'an

Travellers choose Jing'an for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yanchang Road Station or Circus World Station and check out top sights like Daning Lingshi Park.

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Huangpu

Known for its beautiful gardens and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Huangpu. Check out top attractions like The Bund and Yuyuan Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Yuyuan Garden Station or East Nanjing Road Station to see more of the city.

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Lujiazui

Climb the innovative towers in this financial district for unobstructed views of Shanghai’s mesmerizing cityscape and stroll along the riverside.

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St. Ignatius Cathedral. North Caoxi Road, Xujiahui Shanghai

Xuhui

Travellers choose Xuhui for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Stadium Station or Xujiahui Station and check out top sights like Shanghai Stadium.

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Top Downtown Shanghai Hotel Reviews

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

10/10 Excellent

"Best hotel ever! Great location, rooms, and staff!"

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel that upheld the Mariott standards. The hotel and rooms are very clean. It is in a very good location, across from the New World shopping center with plenty of shops and food options. It s also connected to a Luckin coffee and McDonalds that we frequented a lot for that morning coffee and late night snack. It is also a very short walk to the Nanjing pedestrian road (west side). The swimming pool is also very nice with a big hot tub. Staff was friendly and helpful, especially a lady by the name of Grace Song. She took care of us during our 1st leg stay in Shanghai with setting up wheelchairs for my parents. She gave us her WeChat and we were able to personally get through to her to help with logistics for our 2nd leg stay after visiting other cities. When we check in, the wheelchairs were already reserved for us. She also helped us get approval for free breakfast due to having to wait for some of the rooms to be available. She also helped us track down and deliver some forgotten items that were shipped from our previous hotel. She even went as far as helping us with some local currency deposit into our WeChat pay when our international credit cards didn't go through!"

Blossom House Shanghai On The Bund

8/10 Good

"I spent two nights at Blossom House on the Bund with my three children. Pros: the room and lobby are all extremely well appointed. The finishes are luxurious and the bathroom is amazing! We loved the free minibar as well. Cons: the hotel location does not appear on maps, the lobby opens onto an unpleasant street, there were often lines for the elevators, and the lobby, gym, and halls all had a pervasive sewage smell."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Shanghai?

Downtown Shanghai is an historic neighbourhood known for its picturesque gardens and sightseeing. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Shanghai? Consider a visit to The Bund while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Shanghai?

Based on our traveller data, Conrad Shanghai is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Shanghai. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Nanjing Road Shopping District, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai and Grand Central Hotel Shanghai.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Shanghai?

If you're searching for places to stay in Shanghai, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 267 Downtown Shanghai hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Shanghai, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Shanghai.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Shanghai?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Downtown Shanghai, take a look at Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, Shanghai International Cruise Ship Terminal and Jinling East Road Ferry Wharf. The Bund and Three on the Bund are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Shanghai include Gutzlaff Signal Tower, Shanghai Municipal Archives and Yifu Theater. When you're sightseeing in Shanghai, The Bund Art Museum and Huxinting Tea House are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown Shanghai and the greater Shanghai area?

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at East Nanjing Road Station, Yuyuan Garden Station or Puxi Tram Stop.

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Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Maxx by Steigenberger on the Bund

The Peninsula Shanghai

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

J Hotel, Shanghai Tower

Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund by IHG

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Alila Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

Crystal Hotel Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden

W Shanghai - The Bund

Jinglai Hotel · Bushe - Shanghai Bund Branch

OPARTMENT The Far Eastern Hotel - People's Square

River House Near Peoples Square And The Bund

Shanghai Elong Hotel by the Nanjing Road

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Where to stay in Downtown Shanghai

Pudong

Jing'an

Huangpu

Lujiazui

Xuhui

Top Downtown Shanghai Hotel Reviews

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

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